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M. Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice)
Pallavi has completed her masters in Pharmacy from Vels University, Chennai. She has worked as a Scientific Content Writer and also as a Scientific Analyst. Her hobbies include exploring new drugs and inventions in the Pharma and medical fields. She is a certified singer and dancer, who also enjoys view more..
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Arteether
Arteether generic Arteether is used for the treatment of severe falciparum malaria active against P. falciparum strains that are resistant to chloroquine , mefloquine, halofantrine, quinine, pyrimethamine, cycloguanil and amodiaquine. Alpha/beta arteether is also used for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria. It is an ethyl ether derivative of artemisinin, which is a natural product of the Chinese medicinal plant Artemisia annua. It is used as a second line drug in severe cases of malaria. There are two formulations of arteether – Alpha / beta artheether (of / arteether ) was registered in India in 1997 for use in both children and adults with severe malaria. Artemotil, previously known as beta arteether was registered in Netherlands in 2000. There is a restriction on this drug for children lesser than 16 years due to a possible effect on the heart.
Acrivastine
Acrivastine(Semprex) generic Acrivastine is an antiallergic drug used to treat hay fever causing sneezing and watery eyes, itchy red eye due to allergic conjunctivitis, hives , and eczema. It is also used to treat allergies caused by food and insect bites or stings.
Alpha Galactosidase
Alpha Galactosidase(Semprex) generic Alpha-d-galactosidase is an enzyme used to digest complex carbohydrates in the food and helps in digestion. It also prevents the formation of gas or bloating It is available as a dietary supplement Over-The-Counter. The alpha-d-galactosidase enzyme is normally present in the saliva and pancreatic juice.
Bemiparin
Bemiparin(Semprex) generic Bemiparin is used for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis with or without pulmonary (lung related) embolism, for the prophylaxis (prevention) of venous thromboembolism in both surgical and non-surgical patients, and for clot prevention in an extracorporeal system during dialysis for the kidneys.
Ademetionine
Ademetionine(Semprex) generic Ademetionine is used for treating chronic liver disease such as intrahepatic cholestasis, a condition related to reduced bile flow resulting in accumulation. It is also used to treat mood disorders such as depression , osteoarthritis , and muscle pain or fibromyalgia .
